Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: Price, Specs & Features Comparison
Launch Date
September 13, 2024 (Official)
September 10, 2026 (Expected)
Operating System(OS)
iOS v18
iOS v26
Security Updates
5 Years
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Bluetooth
Yes, v5.3
Yes, v5.3
Near Field Communication
Yes
Yes
Autofocus
Yes, Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus
Yes
Flash
Yes, Dual-color LED Flash
Yes, LED Flash
Video Recording Features
4k @60 fps
Full HD @240 fps
Full HD @30 fps
HD @30 fps
Image Resolution
8000 x 6000 Pixels
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Settings
Exposure compensation, ISO control
Exposure compensation
Shooting Modes
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Burst mode
Macro Mode
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features
10 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus
Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Camera
48 MP + 12 MP
48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP
Display Type
Super Retina XDR
OLED
Screen Size
6.7 inches (17.02 cm)
6.9 inches (17.53 cm)
Resolution
1290x2796 px (FHD+)
1080x3200 px (FHD+)
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
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HBM Brightness
2000 nits
-
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
165 Hz
Pixel Density
460 ppi
489 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
87.84 %
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Bezel-less Display
Yes
Yes
HDR 10 / HDR+ Support
Yes
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Weight
199 grams
240 grams
Build Material
Frame: Aluminium
Back: Color-infused Glass
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Water Resistance
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter)
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SIM 2
5G bands, 4G bands Expand
4G bands Expand
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
SIM Slot(s)
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Network Support
5G, 4G
5G, 4G
SIM 1
5G bands, 4G bands Expand
4G bands Expand
Capacity
4674 mAh
5567 mAh
Battery Type
Li-ion
Li-Polymer
Quick Charging
Yes, 20W Fast Charging, 50% in 30 minutes
Yes, 80W Fast Charging
Wireless Charging
Yes, 25W Wireless Charging
Yes, 25W Wireless Charging
Reverse Charging
Yes, 4.5W Reverse Charging
Yes
Internal Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
256 GB
Other Sensors
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope
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Processor
Apple A18
Apple A20 Pro
RAM & Storage
8 GB RAM + 128 GB
8 GB RAM + 256 GB
8 GB RAM + 512 GB
12 GB RAM + 256 GB
Display
6.7", 1290 x 2796 Resolution
6.9", 1080 x 3200 Resolution
